Tahlequah, Oklahoma, USA
4 days ago
Prevention Specialist I, II or III (Behavioral Health) (Grant Funded)
Overview Provides evidence-based training, technical assistance, and educational presentations to schools, communities, organizations, and other groups to increase their understanding of prevention and alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs (ATOD) related problems, mental health, and behavioral risk factors. Educates consumers by providing accurate, relevant, and appropriate information to encourage healthy lifestyles. The prevention of alcohol and other drug abuse or dependency is a specialty field requiring performance by competent and professional individuals. These individuals must recognize the disease model of ATOD as well and as a bio-psychosocial-spiritual approach to promoting recovery from ATOD. They must also recognize the harm reduction model. These individuals must support ongoing research and technology and remain open to new techniques as are proven workable and effective. Qualifications EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT Bachelor's degree from a 4-year college or university; no substitutions. Required field(s) of study to be in Social Work, Psychology, Health Education, Education, or other related fields of study. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT At least one (1) year of experience in a related field. COMPUTER SKILLS An individual should know database software, Internet software, spreadsheet software, and word processing software. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Must possess a valid driver's license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets the requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating. This position will be traveling to schools and community events. Must possess Basic Life Support (BLS) and maintain throughout employment. BLS can be obtained during orientation. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS The employee must not be and will not be under sanction by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or by the General Services Administration (GSA) or listed on the OIG's Cumulative Sanction Report, or the GSA's List of Excluded Providers, or listed on the OIG's List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE). Must meet and maintain periodic background investigation and adjudication for child care. The ability to speak Cherokee is a plus. Experience working in communities preferred. Creativity, communication and organizational skills, knowledge of contemporary and scientifically based models of behavioral health prevention. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms, and climb or balance. The employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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